JL Guide Service
+16JL Guide Service is an experienced and family friendly operator that offers fishing trips in some of Arkansas’s finest lakes. Join them on the stunningly beautiful Lake Ouachita or Lake Greeson and enjoy your day catching fish in beautiful surroundings.
All you need to do is decide whether you want to fish for half a day or a full day. Half day trips usually last for 4 hours, 3/4 day trips last 5 hours, and full day trips coming in at eight hours, including fish cleaning. JL Guide Service specializes in fishing for Bass, Crappie, and Bream, with Walleye also being available seasonally. Please note they do not target Stripers.
Your trip will take place aboard a 20 ft Basscat boat whose 250 HP Mercury Optimax engine will get it to the best fishing spots in the blink of an eye. The best thing about this boat is that it can easily be trailered to get you to the most convenient - and most fish-friendly - location. Up to two guests are welcome aboard and children are always encouraged to join in the fun.
All the fishing equipment you will need on your trip is included in the price, with all the necessary rods, reels, line, and lures being prepared in advance of your trip. Live bait will also be supplied free of charge if it is being used.
The fun doesn’t stop when you leave the water. Have your fish cleaned and bagged free of charge on return to the dock, and find out just how good a dinner of your own freshly-caught fish really is.
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JL Guide Service
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+32Angler rating
Anglers claimed
Good experience
92%
Appropriate for children
96%
Friendly captain
100%
Satisfied with the boat
98%
Recommend this charter
91%
Caught fish
88%
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Lake Ouachita fishing trip
Half Day Trip (AM) on June 4, 2025
Jason was our Guide today. My wife and I took our 10 year old grandson to the lake. Jason was very nice and great with kids. He is extremely knowledgeable about this lake and we caught several species of fish. This place is awesome and I would recommend Jason with JL guide service. And if your lucky, you may get to see a C-130 Hercules fly directly over your head!!!
Jason was our Guide today. My wife and I took our 10 year old grandson to the lake. Jason was very nice and great with kids. He is extremely knowledgeable about this lake and we caught several species of fish. This place is awesome and I would recommend Jason with JL guide service. And if your lucky, you may get to see a C-130 Hercules fly directly over your head!!!
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Great time and hospitable!
Half Day Trip (AM) on August 3, 2025
It was a great time and he was hospitable! He helped with everything and was just a good dude!
It was a great time and he was hospitable! He helped with everything and was just a good dude!
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Great time
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 16, 2025
Had a great time and caught a variety of fish . Will definitely be booking another trip .
Had a great time and caught a variety of fish . Will definitely be booking another trip .
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What a fun time catching fish
Half Day Trip (AM) on July 5, 2025
Jason was a great guide. We caught a lot of fish like catfish, white bass and sun perch. We will definitely use him again.
Jason was a great guide. We caught a lot of fish like catfish, white bass and sun perch. We will definitely use him again.
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Tuff day fishing!!
Half Day Trip (AM) on May 31, 2025
Our guide did a great job in tuff conditions, recent heavy rain in area and the Dam was releasing water on day we fished. We managed to catch a mess for a fish fry. Mission accomplished!!
Our guide did a great job in tuff conditions, recent heavy rain in area and the Dam was releasing water on day we fished. We managed to catch a mess for a fish fry. Mission accomplished!!
FAQs about JL Guide Service
What are the trip rates for JL Guide Service?
JL Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
- US $400 per group - Half Day Trip (AM) (4 hours)
- US $400 per group - Half Day Trip (PM) (4 hours)
- US $500 per group - 3/4 Day Trip (6 hours)
- US $600 per group - Full Day Trip (8 hours)
Which amenities are available onboard with JL Guide Service?
When you book a trip with JL Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
- GPS
- Fishfinder
- Live Bait Well
What's included in the trip price with JL Guide Service?
Trips booked with JL Guide Service include:
- Rods, reels & tackle
- Live Bait
- Lures
- Catch cleaning & filleting
What types of fishing does JL Guide Service offer?
JL Guide Service offers the following type of fishing:
- Lake Fishing (Lake Ouachita )
What fishing techniques does JL Guide Service offer?
JL Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
- Light Tackle
- Spinning
Which fish species can I catch with JL Guide Service?
Top targeted fish species with JL Guide Service include:
- Bass (Largemouth)
- Bass (Spotted)
- Bream (Common)
- Catfish
- Crappie
- Walleye
Your operator
Mount Ida, Arkansas, United States
Captain Jason Lenderman has been guiding part-time for 15 years and is now completely focused on making it a full-time thing. He loves nothing more than the feeling of being on the water and helping his guests catch fish. You can count on him to always go the extra mile to make sure everybody's having fun!
The fish you can target
What is the boat like?
What kind of fishing will you do?
Lake Fishing
Lake Ouachita
Which fishing techniques you can try
Light Tackle
Spinning
Which amenities are available onboard
GPS
Fishfinder
Live Bait Well
What’s included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live Bait
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
How cancellations work
Free cancellation up to 7 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 7 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
What the listing policies are
Pickup not included
Transfer to/from departure site is not included in trip rates.
Child Friendly
You Keep Catch
Catch and Release Allowed
How you can pay
Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
Cash
Visa
Mastercard
PayPal
Checks
When paying the remaining balance with a credit card, an additional 3% charge will apply.